Spring of Drowned Kryptonian Chapter 1
Disclaimer The characters used here are the property of Rumiko Takahasi and DC comics and are used solely for the purpose of entertaining those that read this.
A/N I still have no idea how often I will be able to update this story. Now for some background for this story. Ranma and Akane are married. They have returned from their honeymoon and are starting their senior year in high school. Nabiki is in her first year of college. Kasumi is about to make up her mind about a certain person she is interested in. Someone else is about to make a decision about Soun. Genma was dragged off by Nodoka to their home. Genma starts thinking about another 10 year training trip by himself. The other main characters... well, just wait and see.
When Ranma is talking or thinking in his boy form I will use 'Ranma' to indicate it. When Ranma is in girl form I will use 'Ranko' instead. When describing what Ranma is doing, I will do the same thing.
Airport
Tokyo, Japan
'I wonder what this Clark Kent is like? Aunt Mariko said he is very polite and that his manners are impeccable.' Nabiki thinks to herself.
"Flight 129 from San Francisco is now arriving at gate 6. Passengers will be going through customs and will take between 10 and 30 minutes to clear." the loudspeaker announced.
A short time later Nabiki is holding up a sign with the name Clark Kent on it. A young gaijen starts in her direction and waves at her.
'My, but he is handsome. Very nicely built and moves like an athlete. I might have to think about making a move on him before he goes home next year.' she thinks
"I am Clark Kent. Are you Miss Nabiki Tendo? Your Aunt Mariko said you would be meeting me today." he says with a smile.
"Yes Clark-san. I am Nabiki Tendo. Welcome to Japan. " she says with a slight bow.
"Please call me Clark." he says.
"Call me Nabiki. We will be taking a train to the Nerima district and then walk over to the house." Nabiki says.
"That's no problem. When I started thinking about this, I was expecting that I might have to use the train a lot." Clark said
"Well, if there is anything extra you need, just let me know and I can usually get it. I will even give you the family discount." she says
"Excuse me, but did you say family discount?" he says
"Yeah, I make money to support the household by gathering and selling information, photo's, whatever can make a yen. It costs a lot of money to keep the house and dojo running and daddy's position on the city council doesn't pay enough to pay all of the bills." she says.
"Okay, I will keep that in mind. The information packet on Furinkan High said that seniors were encouraged to find part time work. Is there anything you could do to help me find a job?" he says.
"I sure can. I won't charge you more then, oh... how does 1000 yen sound?" she says.
He thinks for a minute about the current exchange rates to get a better idea of what 1000 yen is really worth. $10 to $11 US money sounds pretty fair. "Okay, 1000 yen when you get me a job" he says
'Pretty sharp. I think we will get along pretty well.' she thinks and then says "1000 in advance."
"Half now and half when you get me a job" he says
"Done." she says.
Later at the Tendo household and Dojo.
The front door opens and Nabiki calls out "I'm back from the airport! Everyone come and meet Kent-san."
Kasumi calls out "I have tea and a little snack ready. Lunch will be in an hour."
Nabiki and Clark enter the family room as Kasumi brings out tea and some snacks. Everyone else is sitting at the table waiting for them.
"Clark Kent-san, this is my family. My Father Soun Tendo. My older sister Kasumi. My younger sister Akane and her husband Ranma Saotome."
Clark bows to all of them and then says "I am honored to meet all of you." The family stands for a moment and bows in return.
"I hope that you enjoy your year in Japan Kent-san" Soun says
"Please, everyone call me Clark.." he replies.
They get settled down and Kasumi serves tea and snacks to everyone. After some small talk to get acquainted Nabiki turns to Clark.
"Clark, do you believe in magic?" she asks
"I have read the reports and stories from Tokyo for several years now. Your Aunt Mariko keeps in touch with what is going on in Japan to know how accurate the stories of magical girls, demons, etc are. I have never had any encounters with anything like that so I can not vouch for the existence of magic." Clark replies.
"Well Clark, we have something to show you then. If it makes you change your mind about staying with us, I can find you a nice apartment close to Furinkan High School." Nabiki says and nods to Akane.
"Watch my husband closely please." Akane says as she slowly pours some cold water over Ranma triggering his curse.
Clark raises one eyebrow and says in a very Spock like manner "Interesting."
and then thinks to himself 'I don't think I have to worry much about being bored around here.'
Ranko says "I was in China with my Pops when we went to the training ground at Jusenkyo." he pauses while Akane splashes him with hot water. "I fell into the Pool of Drowned Girl and got a curse. When hit with cold water I turn into a girl. Hot water turns me into a guy again. Pops fell into the Pool of Drowned Panda. I still think that they need to rename it Pool of Drowned Lazy Fat Ass Panda, but the Jusenkyo guide won't do it. Pops had found a map showing how to get there but all he could read were the words training grounds. Pops had some... weird ideas when it came to training."
"Life around here is weird ever since they got back from China... I don't think I would have it any other way though." Nabiki says
"Actually I think I have two curses. Have you ever heard the one that goes 'May you live in interesting time'?" Ranma asks and waits for Clark to nod his head. "Well, it has been interesting the 2 years I have lived here."
"Kidnapping by Princes looking for a bride..." Akane says
"Kidnapping by giant ghost cats looking for a bride..." Nabiki says
"Glomping by Amazon warrior who thinks I am her husband..." Ranma says
"Martial Arts Gymnastics..." Akane says
"Crazy Kuno family..." Ranma says
"Martial Arts Okonomiyaki chef..." Kasumi says
"That's just the tip of the iceberg Clark. If you decide to live somewhere else, I can get you into an apartment before school starts Monday." Nabiki says.
"I'm staying. This will be good training for me if I do become a reporter. They are supposed to be able to handle weirdness." Clark says with a smile.
"Welcome to Nerima. I hope you never regret it." Ranma says.
A/N A new ingredient for Chaos in Nerima has been added. What will the future bring for Clark Kent? Just to give you an idea of what MIGHT end up in the story a LONG ways from now, I give you this teaser:
Clark slowly stood up from the rubble around him. His clothes are ripped and in tatters.
"NO, I will not allow you to do this. This madness stops now. Release them and leave while you still can" yells Clark.
"My, my... you are stubborn aren't you... very well, here is another dose of what I gave you before... KANSHIN NOKRI HAKEMA!" he yelled as another blast erupted forth from his hands.
Clark begins to stride forward towards him. Blast after blast hits him in the chest but they barely seem to effect Clark. 'He" begins to sweat from the effort as Clark closes with him. Fear is apparent in his eyes as Clark gets within touching distance. When Clark pulls back his hand to punch 'him', his eyes go round with terror.
"I will not allow this! ASPARI DEMENTO ERIS!" He yells as he disappears an instant before Clark's fist hits him. The wall behind him was not so lucky.
